The Basic Seaman's Course BST or basic seaman's course is the first program for any Filipino, man

or woman, who wanted to work in a ship abroad. I enrolled this course at Far East Maritime Foundation, Inc. This is not the first time that I'd to take this course because 2002, I have had taken this course already during the time of my first interest in working in cruise ships. What is this BST? This is an eight-day course consisting of four different modules. 1. Elementary First Aid - the trainee should be able learn how to take immediate action upon encountering an accident or medical emergency on board. 2. Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - trainee will have the knowledge about fire prevention. He is able to take appropriate measures for the safety of all crew and of the ship. 3. Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities - trainee will be able to know about marine pollution which is prevention of pollution in maritime environment and about effective human relationship on board. 4. Proficiency in Personal Survival Technique - Trainee will be able to react in a correct manner during emergency situations. Be able to use survival equipment correctly for his survival and to the survival of other crew and passengers. The whole period of the course was full of fun. Our batch mates consist of professionals from many fields. Some are ex-abroad and I think there are eight of them, mostly from the Middle East working in hotels and restaurants. Some also are in the field not really related to maritime work including me. What is important in this training is that we the trainees should be able to perform what we've learned during the training period, I hope so. What the ex-crews are saying is that the situation when your on ship already is very

different, but at the least we have already the knowledge and skills we can apply on board.
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DO YOU WANT TO GET YOUR OWN SEAFARER IDENTIFICATION and RECORD BOOK (SIRB or SEAMAN'S BOOK)?

TMTCP - THE MARITIME TRAINING CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES IS BEST FOR YOU!!!

BST - BASIC SAFETY TRAINING (also known as SOLAS or the International Convention for Safety of Book or SIRB (Seafarer's Identification and Record Book) from the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).

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applying for a Seaman's

After completing the BASIC SAFETY TRAINING, you will receive a COC (Certificate of Completion) which you will need to show to the MARINA Office before you can be eligible for SIRB (Seaman's Book) application. Please check all the MARINA requirements for SIRB eligibility below.

Course Fee for Basic Safety Training Course (BST): PhP 5,000.00

Fee includes:

1. Basic Safety Training Course Seminar - 7 days theoretical and practical exercises

2. Practicum - 1 Day simulation activities - hands on firefighting and survival techniques

3. Basic Safety Training Manual

4. Certificate of Completion for Basic Safety Course Training - very essential in applying for Seafarer's Identification and Record Book (SIRB/ Seaman's Book) from MARINA and Seafarer's Registration Certificate (SRC) from POEA.

5. NAC - National Acceptance Certificate (additional P200.00 to be paid to OWWA), to be picked-up from the Training Center after 30 days.

Minimum Requirements: At least 18 yrs. old, at least High School graduate, and able to read, write, and speak English

For Inquiries:

Email for Training Referral to rprmportal@yahoo.com to receive details on the course, sketch of the location of training center, and other enrollment procedures.

For provincial trainees, you need to find a place to stay for 12 to 14 days, specifically in Manila, anywhere accessible to Kalaw Avenue in Luneta, where the training center is located. The 12 to 14 days stay shall cover the 8-day training period and the application for Seaman's Book from MARINA.

MARINA (Maritime Industry Authority) GUIDELINES FOR SIRB APPLICATION:

The following documents shall be submitted upon application for the issuance of SIRB:

5.1 New Application

5.1.1 Birth Certificate duly authenticated/issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) or Valid Passport. In the

absence of a Birth Certificate, a passport or an affidavit executed by two (2) disinterested persons, attesting to the

circumstances of the birth of the applicant (name, date, place, etc.) shall suffice.

5.1.2 NBI Clearance (for travel abroad or local employment, as the case may be). Police and Barangay clearances can be

accepted in lieu of NBI clearance for domestic fishermen

5.1.3 Basic Safety Course Certificate; (Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Techniques, Basic Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility)

5.1.4 Two (2) latest colored head photographs with white background, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, uncapped, signed by the

applicant at the back. For ship officers and graduates of BSMT/AMT/BSM/AME, the appropriate uniform and

corresponding shoulder board must be worn. Other applicants should wear shirts with collar;(Photos shall be taken at the processing office - no need to bring)

Email: rprmportal@yahoo.com